Full-time permanent role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

Looking for your next challenge? Are you ready for a role that offers autonomy, meaningful challenges and genuine career progression? This is your opportunity to join a firm where you can truly shape your career.

ABOUT SA LAW

We are the law firm for people who believe life’s what you make it. Whether you’re growing a business, managing wealth, or planning your legacy, we give you the legal clarity, confidence, and commercial edge to shape your future on your terms.

Based in St Albans, our property dispute team combines deep expertise with a practical, people-focused approach. We help clients navigate a wide range of issues relating to residential and commercial properties, and developments.  Our work involves dealing with complex commercial landlord and tenant issues with clarity and confidence, covering lease renewals, dilapidations, service charges, tenant default, possession claims, restrictive covenants, redevelopment, and telecoms.

We also offer specialist knowledge in leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions and are proud members of the highly regarded Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP).

On the development side we work closely with our Real Estate team in relation to a variety of land issues, including options and overage related matters, boundary, party wall and right to light issues.

Our goal is not just to resolve disputes, but to prevent them. We provide strategic advice that minimises risk and unlocks opportunities, so you can move forward with certainty. At SA Law, you’ll find trusted advisors who deliver work that matters, in a way that reflects our commitment to clarity, growth, and balance.

Explore what’s possible with SA Law.

What you’ll do

As a member of our Property Litigation team, you’ll handle a diverse range of contentious commercial and residential property matters. Your work will make a real impact, helping clients navigate complex issues with clarity and confidence.

What you’ll do:

    • Manage a variety of litigation cases, with a focus on resolving disputes involving:
    • Land and property
    • Landlord and tenant relationships
    • Commercial property matters
    • Oversee cases from pre-action through to trial, ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way.
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver exceptional service.
    • Represent clients at court hearings and trials when required.

About you

You will be an experienced lawyer (ideally 6 – 8 years post qualification experience) with a strong track record in contentious property work seeking:

  • A step up from your current firm, with more autonomy and responsibility.
  • A balanced, high-quality work environment, with scope for growth.
  • A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a visible impact.

You’ll bring with you:

  • Confidence and accountability: Proven ability to take ownership of files and manage cases independently where appropriate.
  • Technical excellence with a modern mindset: Strong legal knowledge and an innovative approach to applying it in practice.
  • Client-first focus: A commitment to delivering clarity, confidence, and exceptional service.
  • Drive and enthusiasm: Energy and ambition to make a meaningful impact.
  • Commercial awareness: Understanding the bigger picture and how your advice shapes outcomes.
  • Reliability under pressure: Ability to work to deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Credibility and professionalism: Building trust through expertise and integrity.
  • Relationship management: Experience in managing client relationships and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Collaborative spirit: A team player who values inclusion and shared success.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills: Confident in client-facing situations and able to communicate with clarity.
  • A proactive approach to business development and promoting the firm

Why join us?

  • Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
  • Meaningful work with a diverse range of clients, shaping the future.
  • A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
  • Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.

How to apply

Submit your CV and cover letter to kelly.pike@salaw.com.

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